Swadlincote Urban - Sunday 5 July 2026

About this event

Midway and Newhall are residential areas of the south Derbyshire pottery town of Swadlincote, and never previously used for orienteering. The variety of street patterns and cut-throughs make for fun and fast orienteering. Swadlincote itself is close to the A42 and has an attractive pedestrianised town centre.

Location

Postcode: DE11 0FF

Grid reference: SK 295 211

Latest updates about this event

The map numbers available for each course as at Friday 3rd 22:00 are: Course 1: 6 maps; Course 2: 12 maps; Course 3: 7 maps; Course 4: 2 maps; Course 5: 6 maps; Course 6: 2 maps; Course 7: 10 maps; Course 8: 7 maps.

Final details for competitors

NB. Please ensure you download and read these additional details before attending this event:

Event details

Start times: 10.30 a.m. - 12.30 p.m.

Registration: 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 noon.

Courses close : 14:30

Toilets : Toilets available in Midway Community Centre

Dogs : In car park only

Event officials

Planner: Sue Russell

Controller: Doug Dickinson

Organiser: Michelle Mackervoy - Contact: mmackervoy@gmail.com

Type of event: C (Regional)

Entries and other event details

Fees:

British Orienteering members - Seniors £10.00, Juniors £5.00
Non British Orienteering Members - Seniors £12.00, Juniors £5.00
There will be Entry On the Day at a surcharge of £1.00.

How to enter

Online entries have now closed.

Closing date to guarantee a map: 28th June 2026 (midnight)

Online entries will remain open until a day or two before the event. Entry on the day at event registration will be available subject to the number of maps remaining for different courses. Estimates of map availability for different courses will be provided here just before the event, if limited.

Insurance

A quick reminder for newcomers: participants who are not members of British Orienteering are not covered by British Orienteering's public liability insurance.

For example, if you were to accidentally injure a member of the public or damage property during the event, you would not be covered. By taking part in this event, you acknowledge that you are participating at your own risk.

Competitor safeguarding, well-being and assistance

Derwent Valley Orienteers strives to be an inclusive club. We are committed to providing events which support the safety, safeguarding and welfare of competitors and volunteers. Please read these pages to find out more:

• Please tell us about relevant medical conditions - this could help save your life
• Safeguarding - includes safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults
• Photography at events - Please note that photos may be taken of participants competing at our club events.

If you require any assistance please contact the organiser. This includes advice for beginners or older competitors on the physical and technical difficulty of the courses as well as assistance for competitors who are neurodivergent and may like a quiet start or someone to pick up your bib or download your dibber after your run. We want everyone to have the best experience possible and if you don't ask, we won't know how we can help you achieve that.